Smoked BBQ Ribs with Dillightful BBQ Dill Pickle Sauce

Smoky. Sweet. Tangy. Dill-lightful.

These low-and-slow smoked ribs are coated with a flavorful bark and finished with Dillightful BBQ Dill Pickle Sauce for the perfect Kansas City-style bite with a unique dill pickle twist.

Ingredients

2 racks St. Louis-style pork ribs
2 tbsp yellow mustard (binder)
½ cup your favorite BBQ rub
1 cup Dillightful BBQ Dill Pickle Sauce
Apple juice (for spritzing)
Butter (optional)
Brown sugar (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ribs

Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs.
Pat dry with paper towels.
Coat both sides lightly with yellow mustard.
Season generously with BBQ rub.

2. Fire Up the Smoker

Preheat your smoker to 250°F.
Use hickory, oak, pecan, or cherry wood.

3. Smoke

Place ribs bone-side down.
Smoke for 3 hours.
Spritz with apple juice every 45–60 minutes after the first hour.

4. Wrap

Place each rack on heavy-duty foil.

Add:

2 tbsp butter (optional)
2 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
2 tbsp Dillightful BBQ Dill Pickle Sauce

Wrap tightly and return to the smoker for 2 hours.

5. Sauce

Carefully unwrap the ribs.

Brush generously with Dillightful BBQ Dill Pickle Sauce.

Return to the smoker uncovered for 20–30 minutes until the sauce becomes sticky and glossy.

Pro Tip

For extra flavor, brush on a second layer of Dillightful BBQ Dill Pickle Sauce just before serving. The sweet Kansas City profile paired with the tangy dill pickle finish creates an unforgettable combination.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

Creamy coleslaw
Smoked baked beans
Potato salad
Buttery cornbread
Dill pickle chips
Grilled corn on the cob

Pair With

Your favorite cold drink and another squeeze of Dillightful BBQ Dill Pickle Sauce on the side for dipping.